Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster insists he's not surprised by the scoring consistency of Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Asked if the Dutchman's exploits this season have surprised him, Schuster replied: "I am surprised that you are only now discovering Ruud!

"He has been a goalscorer for all his life, it is nothing special, it is what he always does. I am glad and happy to have him here because he is the best."